Four elements, joined in
 Harmonious strife,
Shadow the world forth,
 And typify life.

Into the goblet
 The lemon's juice pour;
Acid is ever
 Life's innermost core.

Now, with the sugar's
 All-softening juice,
The strength of the acid
 So burning reduce.

The bright sparkling water
 Now pour in the bowl;
Water all-gently
 Encircles the whole.

Let drops of the spirit
 To join them now flow;
Life to the living
 Naught else can bestow.

Drain it off quickly
 Before it exhales;
Save when 'tis glowing,
 The draught naught avails.